Hurricane Katrina made landfall along the Gulf Coast early Monday morning August 29, 2005 as a large category four hurricane. Sustained winds were around 145 mph in southeast Louisiana. Katrina continued northward affecting areas from New Orleans to Mobile. Devastating damage occurred along the Gulf Coast and New Orleans sustained major damage and flooding. Katrina weakened to a tropical storm by Monday evening August 29, 2005 northwest of Meridian. Katrina continued northward across eastern Mississippi overnight. Katrina produced local effects that were widespread across central Alabama. Thousands of trees and power lines were brought down, minor to major structural damage occurred and power outages were lengthy and widespread.  Several  locations remained without power for a week or longer. Six tornadoes occurred across central Alabama in association with Katrina, 4 F0's and two F1's. Storm total rain amounts ranged from one inch or less in the northeast to 5 to 6 inches in the northwest counties near the Mississippi state line. Only Tuscaloosa County reported flash flooding and only minor river flooding occurred on the upper Tombigbee River.  Alabama Power reported that this was the worst event in their history for damage and power outages statewide. A few storm total rain amounts include Hamilton (4.82 inches), Addison (3.62 inches), Troy (2.18 inches) and Selma (2.00 inches). A few peak wind gusts reported include Cuba (80 mph), Fayette (75 mph), Vance (68 mph), Birmingham (60 mph) and Oakmulgee (49 mph). Many locations west of a line from Selma to Hamilton may have experienced wind gusts up to 80 mph. Two men were injured in Tuscaloosa County when a tree fell in front of their vehicle and then the vehicle slid under it. One person was slightly injured when a tree fell on their home in Pickens County. One man was injured when a tree fell on his car in Marengo County. In Hale County, two people were injured when a tree fell on their mobile home. One man was injured when a tree fell onto his home. One man was injured when he left his vehicle as trees fell around him and he was subsequently hit by another vehicle.

Tropical Storm in TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 18:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down countywide. Many of the fallen trees blocked roadways. At least 5000 customers were without power. At least one mobile home was significantly damaged.

Tropical Storm in TALLAPOOSA, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 23:30:00 to 30-AUG-05 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 80K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down as Katrina affected the area.

Tropical Storm in TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 17:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 5.5M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Extensive and widespread tree and power line damage occurred across the county as Katrina affected the area. Numerous structures were damaged. A few fires were caused by downed power lines and trees. Many roadways were impassable due to fallen trees. Two men were injured when a tree fell in front of their vehicle and then slid under it.

Tropical Storm in WALKER, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 18:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 05:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 800K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down during Katrina. At least half of the power customers in the county lost power for several hours.

Tropical Storm in WINSTON, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 18:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 05:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 1M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Winston County as Katrina affected the area. Most of the major thoroughfares in the county were temporarily impassable due to fallen trees. Numerous structures were damaged. Power outages were widespread and lengthy.

Tropical Storm in SUMTER, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 16:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 4M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hundreds of trees and power lines were blown down across Sumter County during Katrina. Power outages were widespread and lasted up to a week. Numerous structures, homes and vehicles were damaged.

Tropical Storm in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 19:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several trees and power lines were snapped off or blown down during Katrina. Many locations were without power for a time. At least 3000 customers were without power.

Tropical Storm in PICKENS, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 18:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 05:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 500K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Extensive tree and power line damage occurred as Katrina affected the area. Many roadways were impassable due to fallen trees. Power outages were widespread. Several structures were damaged. One grocery store had its roof torn off. One person was slightly injured when a tree fell on their home.

Tropical Storm in AUTAUGA, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 17:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 80K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several trees and power lines were blown down countywide in association with Katrina.

Tropical Storm in BARBOUR, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 23:30:00 to 30-AUG-05 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several trees and power lines were blown down throughout Barbour County. This was a result of Katrina.

Tropical Storm in BIBB, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 17:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 210K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several trees and power lines were blown down across Bibb County. Power outages were widespread. Several vehicles and homes were damaged by the fallen trees.

Tropical Storm in GREENE, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 17:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 1.8M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Extensive tree and power line damage occurred during Katrina.  Numerous structures, homes and vehicles were damaged. Power outages were widespread and lengthy and affected the entire county. Many businesses suffered significant damage.

Tropical Storm in HALE, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 17:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 1.8M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hundreds of trees and power lines were blown down countywide. At least three quarters of the county was without power for an extended period of time. Numerous structures, homes and vehicles were damaged.  Some of the damage was major. Four people across the county were injured during the storm. Two people were injured when a tree fell on their mobile home. One man was injured when a tree fell onto his home. One man was injured when he left his vehicle as trees fell around him and he was subsequently hit by another vehicle.

Tropical Storm in JEFFERSON, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 17:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 6M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hundreds of trees and power lines were snapped off or blown down during Katrina. Numerous roadways were impassable due to the fallen trees. Many structures, homes and vehicles were damaged. At least 150,000 customers were without power for several hours.

Tropical Storm in LOWNDES, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 17:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 110K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees and power were blown down across Lowndes County. Power outages were widespread and lengthy.

Tropical Storm in MACON, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 23:30:00 to 30-AUG-05 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 65K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several trees and power lines were blown down during Katrina.  At least a few homes were damaged.

Tropical Storm in PERRY, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 17:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 04:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 1M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down during Katrina. Power outages were widespread and in some cases lasted for a week. At least 2200 customers were without power. Several roadways were blocked by fallen trees and were impassable.

Tropical Storm in ETOWAH, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 23:30:00 to 30-AUG-05 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several trees and power lines were knocked down during Katrina. A few structures were damaged. At least 9000 customers were without power.

Tropical Storm in FAYETTE, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 17:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 500K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees and power lines were snapped off or blown down as Katrina affected the area. Several homes and vehicles were damaged by the fallen trees.

Tropical Storm in MARENGO, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 17:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 05:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 2.4M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hundreds of trees and power lines were snapped off or blown down during Katrina.  Numerous structures, homes and vehicles were damaged. One man was injured when a tree fell on his car. Power outages were widespread and lasted up to a week.

Tropical Storm in MARION, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 19:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 3M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees and powerlines were knocked down during Katrina. Numerous structures, homes and vehicles were damaged. Power outages were extensive.

Tropical Storm in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 17:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 175K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees and power lines were snapped off or blown down as Katrina affected the area. Power outages were widespread. Numerous structures, homes and vehicles were damaged.

Tropical Storm in LAMAR, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 17:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 06:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 1.8M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Extensive tree and power line damage occurred across Lamar County during Katrina. Power outages were widespread and lengthy. Several roadways were impassable due to fallen trees. Many structures, homes and vehicles were damaged.

Tropical Storm in LEE, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 23:30:00 to 30-AUG-05 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A few trees and power lines were knocked down during Katrina.

Tropical Storm in CALHOUN, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 23:30:00 to 30-AUG-05 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 40K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several trees and power lines were blown down during the high winds of Katrina. At least a few homes sustained roof damage.

Tropical Storm in CHAMBERS, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 23:30:00 to 30-AUG-05 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A few trees and power lines were blown down countywide.

Tropical Storm in CHEROKEE, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 23:30:00 to 30-AUG-05 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 80K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees were snapped off or blown down across Cherokee County during Katrina.

Tropical Storm in CHILTON, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 17:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 80K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several trees and power lines were blown down across Chilton County. Several roadways were blown and temporarily closed due to the fallen trees. This damage was produced by Katrina.

Tropical Storm in CLAY, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 23:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 40K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several trees and a few power lines were blown down countywide.

Tropical Storm in CLEBURNE, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 23:30:00 to 30-AUG-05 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A few trees and power lines were blown down countywide.

Tropical Storm in COOSA, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 18:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 60K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several trees and power lines were blown down across Coosa County associated with Katrina. Many locations were without power.

Tropical Storm in DALLAS, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 17:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 240K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down as Katrina affected the area. Many of the fallen trees landed on structures and vehicles. Thousands of customers were without power.

Tropical Storm in ELMORE, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 18:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 35K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A few trees and power lines were brought down during Katrina.

Tropical Storm in BLOUNT, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 19:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 60K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several trees and power lines were blown down in the high winds produced by Katrina. Power outages were widespread.

Tropical Storm in BULLOCK, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 23:30:00 to 30-AUG-05 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 40K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several trees and power lines were knocked during Katrina.

Tropical Storm in PIKE, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 19:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 02:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 35K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several trees and power lines were knocked down as Katrina affected the area.

Tropical Storm in RANDOLPH, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 23:30:00 to 30-AUG-05 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A few trees and powerlines were blown down countywide.

Tropical Storm in RUSSELL, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 23:30:00 to 30-AUG-05 03:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A few trees and power lines were knocked down during Katrina.

Tropical Storm in SHELBY, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 17:00:00 to 30-AUG-05 04:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 3M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees and power lies were blown down across Shelby County during Katrina. Power outages were widespread. Many homes sustained roof damage.